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Bone Aging

Bone Aging

Abstract

The aging musculoskeletal system has a profound effect on the health of an individual. In this chapter, the author outlines some of the key changes in bone physiology during aging and explains how they contribute to osteoporosis and the increased fracture risk in the elderly.

Authors

Lau AN; Adachi JD

Book title

Geriatric Rheumatology

Pagination

pp. 11-16

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

January 1, 2011

DOI

10.1007/978-1-4419-5792-4_2

Associated Experts

Arthur Lau

Associate Professor, Medicine

Jonathan Derrick Adachi

Professor Emeritus, Medicine

Labels

Fields of Research (FoR)

4201 Allied Health and Rehabilitation Science 32 Biomedical and Clinical Sciences 3202 Clinical Sciences 42 Health Sciences

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

3 Good Health and Well Being

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